North Street is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 3SE is located in the Keighley Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Street, Keighley, BD21 3SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 3RZ, BD21 3SL, BD21 2JJ, BD21 2AD, BD21 3PJ, BD21 3PX, BD21 3PN, BD21 3PP, BD21 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD21 3SE is primarily male, with 68% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 33.8% | 32% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -19.0% |
| Male | 66.2% | 68% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 19.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BD21 3SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 65.4% | 60.4% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 8.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -35.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 23% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 13.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.7% | 29.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -19.2% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 34.7% | -9.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 24.3% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 26.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 21.3% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 11.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.6% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 18.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.9% | 0.5% | -5.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 12.6% | 1% | -11.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 57.2% | 72.2% | 15.0% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 74.4% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 4.9% | -14.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 74.4% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 2604.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1113.1% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
North Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1053.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £140,625 | 2022-05-11 | £156,119 |
| 30 North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-04-29 | £138,050 |
| The White House North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2017-07-06 | £148,469 |
| 42 North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-08-12 | £153,250 |
| The White House North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2014-07-24 | £69,624 |
BD21 3SE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 16% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School North Street , BD21 3AD | 2out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | 2out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Primary School Parkwood Street , BD21 4QH | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | 2out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 2out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | 2out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bingley Grammar School Keighley Road , BD16 2RS | 3out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside School Parkside Terrace , Cullingworth BD13 5AD | 3out of 4 | 4,984 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcliffe Special School Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIRI'S Coffee House | 49 The Arcade, North Street | 60 yd | |
| The Endless Kettle | 61 North Street | 89 yd | |
| Buddy's | 8 Cooke Lane | 98 yd | |
| The Downstairs Project | Keighley Civic Centre, North Street | 114 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 17 Queensway | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerdz Arcade Bar | 3 Scott Street | 87 yd | |
| Keighley Liberal Club (Bar Only) | 5 Scott Street | 100 yd | |
| Nosey Cow | 14 Low Street | 131 yd | |
| Masonic Rooms | 12 Cooke Street | 157 yd | |
| Keighley Playhouse | 1 Devonshire Street | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aby Khan’s and My Gelato King | 24-26 North Street | 52 yd | |
| Northern Spice | 9 North Street | 89 yd | |
| King Fisheries | 18 Low Street | 135 yd | |
| Subway | 23 Low Street | 140 yd | |
| The Garage | 12 Russell Street | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shan's Supermarket | Shan Building, Alice Street | 321 yd | |
| Morrisons | Worth Way | 328 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Cavendish Street | 424 yd | |
| Aldi | Gresley Road | 478 yd | |
| Iceland | Gresley Road | 478 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No 7 Health Club (Ladies Only) (Closed) Devonshire Street | health and fitness suite | 119 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) (Closed) Cavendish Street | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Keighley) CAVENDISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Trugym Keighley (Closed) Worth Way | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 588 yd |
| Nrgym Keighley GREENGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Leeds City College (Keighley Site) KEIGHLEY CAMPUS KEIGHLEY CAMPUS BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Workouts Gyms (Keighley) 222-226 222-226 OAKWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Sangat Community Centre MARLBOROUGH STREET | 807 yd | |
| Keighley Table Tennis And Recreation Centre KNOWLE MILL KNOWLE MILL SOUTH STREET | 886 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.